A humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted, has warned of what it called a plot to launch coordinated Christmas Day attacks across several northern communities. The group raised the alarm during a roundtable held in Washington DC, where its founder, Judd Saul, claimed terrorists were regrouping around Plateau, Nasarawa and Kaduna. Saul told the gathering that…
President Bola Tinubu has again dismissed claims that Nigeria is witnessing a Christian genocide, insisting that no religious group is being targeted. He said both Christians and Muslims have suffered from terrorism driven by criminality, extremism and long-standing socioeconomic problems—not religious persecution. Tinubu delivered the message in Abuja on Friday while declaring open the NASFAT…
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has presented a N1.31 trillion Niger budget for the 2026 fiscal year. He said the proposal reflects consolidation, growth and long-term stability. The plan, called the “Budget of Consolidation,” focuses on jobs, agriculture, healthcare, road projects and education. Capital Spending Takes the Lead in Niger Budget Bago explained that…
Bayelsa State has entered a period of mourning after the sudden death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who died on Thursday at 60. His passing shocked residents, government officials and political leaders across the state. Deputy Governor Collapsed During Official Duties Ewhrudjakpo slumped in his office around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday while walking…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago calls for major changes in Nigeria’s system. He supports a single term for leaders and state police. These ideas aim to end laziness in politics and enhance safety. Justification for Single Term Governance According to Bago, single-term leaders help make leaders decisive. Politicians usually focus on reelection rather than…
ADC leaders blast defecting governors. They claim these leaders chase personal gains. This stirs debates on democracy’s future. ADC’s Strong Accusations The African Democratic Congress attacks governors who join the All Progressives Congress. Bolaji Abdullahi speaks for ADC. He says these governors lack conviction and courage. Instead, they seek easy paths in the ruling party….
Federal prosecutors aimed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with alleged mortgage fraud. However a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, rejected the indictment for the second time. This decision came on Thursday and marked a significant blow to the Justice Department. Sources confirm that the grand jury declined the charges after reviewing evidence….
House Democrats grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a contentious hearing. They focused on allegations that her department deported U.S. military veterans. The session highlighted deep divides over immigration policies under the Trump administration. The Confrontation Ignites Rep. Seth Magaziner, a Democrat from Rhode Island, led the charge. He questioned Noem about deporting veterans…
Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide push to curb rising insecurity, federal officials said on Thursday. Moreover, the plan forms a major component of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to strengthen security agencies across the country. Police Begin Process to Hire 50,000 Constables The Police Service Commission and…
The Peoples Democratic Party has confirmed the death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed on Thursday at the Government House in Yenagoa. The party said the news shocked members and further described him as a loyal and principled leader who shaped politics in the state. PDP Issues Emotional Statement on Ewhrudjakpo’s Passing National…
